Polygonum aviculare
Synonyms
Door-weed, Knot-grass, Mat-grass
ID Characteristics
Life cycle:
Summer annual
Growth Habit:
Prostrate
Propagation:
Seed
Leaf Margin:
Smooth
Leaf Hairs:
None
Leaf Structure:
Lanceolate or elliptic to oblong
Leaf Arrangement:
Alternate
Root Type:
Taproot
Flower Color:
White to green with pinkish margins
Multimedia
Video
Similar Species
- Spurge, Prostrate Euphorbia supina
- Purslane Portulaca oleracea
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Dithiopyr, Isoxaben, Napropamide, Oryzalin, Pendimethalin, Prodiamine, Pronamide
- Post Emergence: Bromoxynil, Carfentrazone, Chlorsulfuron, Clopyralid, Dicamba, Florasulam, Fluroxypyr, Metribuzin, Sulfentrazone
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
